Provincial Party Committee

Chapter 23

"I was even more angry when I heard it. In peaceful times, you don't pay attention to fighting strategies? Have you forgotten how our opponents used to deal with us? Our country has fought against them for decades. It's real. The gun field has been working for so long and so many people have died. People say forget it and forget it? Why is it so simple! Don’t underestimate the IQ of Yankees, they are much smarter than we think. There is no profit , They will never do it. They will let you earn their money for nothing? They just designed a trap to make you take the bait and exchange paper for the things you produce. Why don’t you do such a cheap thing? We must not forget Chairman Mao's words: "Who is our friend and who is our enemy? This question is the primary question of the revolution." Even this most fundamental question is a mess, so what will happen in the future? No one can predict things. I hope I am worrying unfoundedly. I am just worried that if I spend my whole life in revolution, I will lose everything in the end and lose the future and destiny of the nation. I will be ashamed to see Marx and the chairman in the future!"

Wang Yiming listened quietly to the old man's nagging for a long time. Every problem was so realistic, specific, profound, sharp, and hit the current situation. Yes, cannot be ignored.But based on Wang Yiming's experience, it seems that everyone turns a blind eye to these issues and keeps secret about these issues. Even senior cadres like Wang Yiming almost never touch on such acute issues when they are together.When the leaders at a higher level came down to investigate and ask for opinions, everyone was even more winking, and adopted an evasive attitude towards it. , It’s also some innocuous and insignificant issues. The superiors fool the subordinates, and the subordinates please the superiors. This kind of harmony makes everyone happy.Incumbent officials, subconsciously out of the consideration of protecting themselves, either deliberately ignore such problems, or wishful thinking that such problems are not something people at their own level need to consider, or have been obedient to orders for a long time He has completely lost the ability to think, and has degenerated into a megaphone for meetings and an echo of leaders.

Now, in front of Mr. Zhao, facing his old man's question after question, Wang Yiming suddenly felt how ashamed he was, lack of knowledge reserves, insufficient depth of thinking, and little courage to pay attention to reality. Compared with Mr. Zhao, this There is still a big gap between the elders who live and learn.Regarding this problem, Wang Yiming still has self-knowledge. He did not take an evasive attitude, but admitted his shortcomings frankly. He said: "Old man, after hearing what you said, I feel enlightened and ashamed! Many questions It suddenly dawned on me. Originally, cadres at my level, who have been in key positions in state agencies for a long time, should think more about these issues that are related to the overall situation. Regarding work, regarding these problems that arise in the real society, I basically think that this is something that the central leadership considers. My mission is to strictly abide by the central instructions and follow the orders. I have not conducted in-depth and detailed research and thinking. , contented to be a good subordinate, a good setter, what the above says, do what you do, it seems that if you don't do this, you are fighting against your superiors, disobeying orders, and never dare to go beyond the rules in your work, follow the rules, We should divide our duties and try our best to avoid problems. When a monk hits the clock for a day, so that he can be prosperous in his official career and make a fortune. In fact, everyone thinks this way and does the same. It is better to do less than one thing more. Bird. This is the way to be an official."

Mr. Zhao said: "It is true that lower levels obey higher levels and the whole party obeys the Central Committee. But every party member and cadre, especially a senior cadre like you, must not forget that we Communists pursue the truth. We pay attention to the truth. Seek truth from facts. Chairman Mao once said that subordinates can disobey orders that are obviously wrong from superiors, and don’t blindly carry out orders from superiors at all times. Chairman Mao himself is a typical example of disobedience to the central government many times. He created in Jinggangshan When we were in the base area, the central government requested that Mao Zedong leave Jinggangshan and leave the army to other comrades, and he went to the central headquarters in Shanghai to serve. The document had already been issued to Mao Zedong. After thinking about it, he still decided not to carry out the order of the central government. This is more conducive to the Chinese revolution. In his life, he has repeatedly resisted the orders of the central government, used his own mind to judge and think, and solved problems in reality. He has saved the Chinese revolution many times and made the revolution go from one victory to another. Victory. His spirit of independent thinking and courage to act independently is an example for each of us to learn from. The chairman is dead, but his thoughts are still there, and his achievements cannot be erased by anyone , cannot be denied. If the chairman is denied, the legitimacy of our Communist Party will be lost, and the Chinese nation will become a mess again. You are about to go down to take office. Before leaving, I have told you so many words, I hope you can understand The good intentions of my old man, I hope you will grow up as soon as possible, learn more, think more, based on being a big statesman, not a politician; do great things for the common people, do good things, don't be a vegetarian meal, leave a reputation forever sinner."

Wang Yiming nodded vigorously and said: "I remember, thank you for your cultivation and teaching me all these years, I will definitely follow your words, do great things, do good things, think more, learn more, be modest and prudent, neither arrogant nor impetuous , to be a useful person to the country.”

Mr. Zhao said: "Okay, the most important thing is to study the topic I assigned clearly, think thoroughly, implement it in the work in the future, and explain it to me clearly when you have time."

Wang Yiming said, "Okay, don't worry, I will."

When the two walked out of the house, it was already past nine o'clock in the evening. According to the habit, at this time, Mr. Zhao wanted to take a walk quietly alone, so he waved his hand, indicating that everyone can do their own things up.Zheng Nanqi was the first to leave. He held Wang Yiming's hand and said, "Brother, brother, I wish you an early promotion! If there is something that can be useful to my brother, please don't be polite. As long as I am in Qingjiang, your business is my business. We In the past few years, it’s hard to say what else is going on in Qingjiang. The economic strength is quite different. The financial revenue of a city in Jiang is now more than 1000 billion. We have entered the phalanx of the developed eastern regions. When you need me, don’t You're welcome."

Wang Yiming said: "Brother, I will. When I ask you for help, I can't say nothing."

Zheng Nanqi patted Wang Yiming on the shoulder and said, "How can I? You and I are with whom! I'm still the executive deputy governor! What's the matter, I can still talk!"

After finishing speaking, Zheng Nanqi got into the starting car, waved to everyone, and left in the dust.

The driver Xiao Wu was also starting the car at this time, and Wang Yiming shook hands with everyone one by one. When he reached Jingtian, Wang Yiming said, "Brother, there are too many people today, so I don't have time to chat with you carefully. How about it, when will you arrive?" Come to Xijiang for inspection and investigation, and we brothers have a good chat. Xijiang is rich in water conservancy and mineral resources, and has great development potential. When you Tianlun Group will carry out some big projects there, you can help me ,OK?"

Jing Tian patted Wang Yiming boldly, and said: "Okay, with your words, I won't say anything more, I will visit you next time, invest in several big projects, and cheer for you .”

When he arrived at Jingying's place, Wang Yiming jokingly said: "Sister, I don't welcome you to go to Xijiang any more. Once you go, the shock will be too great. Maybe gossip will fly all over the sky again. Whoever has an accident will be arrested." , the common people are talking about it. I don't ask you to take care of me anymore, and when I need my sister to take care of me, it will be a bad dish."

Jing Ying said with a smile: "That is, that is, do it well, sister will support you!"

When he arrived at Jingjie's place, Wang Yiming said, "Third Brother, you are the big boss now, and you will go to Xijiang to investigate sometime and invest in some projects, even if it is poverty alleviation and development, you will do charity for backward areas."

Jing Jie pretended to be serious on purpose and said: "I'm a businessman, and I'm in business. If there's no interest, I won't go. It will depend on how much interest you can give me."

Knowing that he was joking, Wang Yiming pointed at him and said, "It turns out that capitalists are all profit-seeking. Marx said it a long time ago, and it really is true! Well, we are mutually beneficial and win-win, and we can do it!"

After everyone greeted each other, Wang Yiming and Yu Yanmei got into the car and waved goodbye to everyone.The car drove slowly out of the yard before speeding away.

Back home, after taking a shower, and sleeping on the bed, Wang Yiming tossed and turned all night, recalling Mr. Zhao's words repeatedly in his mind, with endless aftertaste.

The next day was Sunday, and Wang Yiming didn't get up until [-]:[-] am. After eating the breakfast prepared by Yu Yanmei, he thought that there was still a day to kill. He was reading at home, and he was afraid that the phone would keep ringing and disturbing him forever. , It was wasted in vain, so Wang Yiming thought of going outside to find a thoughtful friend, and by the way, ask the questions Mr. Zhao explained, open up some ideas, and chat.

Since graduating from university, he entered the officialdom. Although the officialdom has become bigger and bigger, and he knows more and more people, Wang Yiming feels that his friends, the people who can really talk to him, have not increased accordingly. , and less and less.

Those who are older than him were good friends, but now Wang Yiming regards them as his superiors, and when they meet, they all say some high-sounding words.No one dared to open up to the other party again, for fear that if he said something badly, he would offend the other party and create another political opponent.

Those who are younger than me all look at me with trepidation. They feel that they are three levels shorter, and they can't let go of themselves in front of you. Such people can't be used as friends, they can only be regarded as colleagues , work together, take care of each other, take care of each other, you throw in peaches, and I return in return.Hello to you and me, everyone.

Colleagues, who are at similar levels, have unknowingly become competitors, staring at each other, deeply afraid that one of their own mistakes will become an opportunity for the other party.Therefore, they keep secrets from each other, and each has their own small circles. Usually, they look like spring breeze, but in fact, everyone has their own little calculations in their hearts, and no one can get into each other's inner world.

Living in the officialdom, one word, tired, heart tired, constantly wary of others, and being wary of others.There are no permanent friends, no permanent enemies, only permanent interests.

Wang Yiming thought about it in his heart. In the whole of Beijing, those who can be called friends, who have no conflict of interest with him, who can talk to each other, and who can tell the truth that they dare not tell outside, are the Zhao family and his son. Just with his old classmate Wei Zhengdong.

Mr. Zhao can be regarded as his year-end friend and benefactor, his children can be regarded as his elder brothers, and Wei Zhengdong can be regarded as his classmate who was acquainted with the poor and the lowly, and his true buddies.

After graduating from university, Wang Yiming went to the General Office of the Provincial Party Committee. His work has been going smoothly, and he was quickly promoted to become a department-level cadre.

As for Wei Zhengdong, things were not going well.First, I went to the Provincial Academy of Social Sciences and was dissatisfied with the environment. Later, I was admitted to the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences as a graduate student. teacher.After working step by step for several years, I gradually got the title of professor.He is extremely talented, and has extremely sophisticated research on economics, politics, diplomacy and many other aspects. Moreover, he has clear views and amazing language.Seeing the problem straight to the point, quite insightful.

Wang Yiming believes that he is a humble man, and no one who can really appreciate him has yet appeared, so he has always been a great sage in the wild, and the tiger is in peace.For such a person, Wang Yiming admired him very much, so he always had to talk to him every now and then.

Wang Yiming turned on the phone, found Wei Zhengdong's number, and dialed it.The call was connected quickly.Wei Zhengdong's voice came from inside: "Brother Yiming, hello!"

"Hello, brother, do you have time today?"

"Time is a thing, if you say you have it, you have it, if you say you don't have it, you don't have it. The key is to see who you are with."

"And me, just the two of us?"

"What's the matter, making it so mysterious."

"That's right, you read the newspaper these days, my job is about to change."

"Where?"

"Go to Xijiang Province."

"doing what?"

"vice secretary."

"Why is it vice again?"

"No way, you are not the head of the Central Committee."

"Haha, if I were the head of the Central Group, everything would be much simpler."

"That is, that is."

"Okay, I'll push everything away, and meet you, the future feudal official, tell me, where are you going?"

"You'll know when the time comes. I'll pick you up with the driver in a while, drop by, and call you when we arrive."

Wang Yiming knew that Wei Zhengdong hadn't bought a car yet, and he didn't have any big income these years. He just worked as a professor, kept his dry monthly salary, had to repay the mortgage, and had to support his family, so he really couldn't save much money.

Wei Zhengdong has been running around all these years, his work life has been unstable, and he got married relatively late.When he came back from abroad at the age of 38 and became an associate professor at the university, he met one of his female students named Zeng Zhiling, who was only 21 years old at the time and was still a senior student.

Later, the two began to fall in love. Zeng Zhiling admired him very much at that time, and married him despite the opposition of her family.After the two got married, they lived in a bachelor apartment given by the school.A year later, Zeng Zhiling became pregnant and went to the work unit to have a baby target, but because she was not old enough, it was an unplanned pregnancy, so she didn't want to come.

In order to give birth to this child, Wei Zhengdong persuaded Zeng Zhiling to resign and go to her hometown in Liaoning to give birth to the child.So now Wei Zhengdong is still working alone, and has to support two people who are not registered in Beijing.Zeng Zhiling graduated from university, but because of poor grades, she did not get the quota for staying in Beijing. She has always been a part-time worker in Beijing.In order to take care of the children and Wei Zhengdong's life, she is still a temporary worker in the university library where Wei Zhengdong works, and her monthly salary is less than 2000 yuan, which is better than nothing for this family.

So Wei Zhengdong's burden can be imagined.One person's salary needs to feed three people.Fortunately, the school allocated him a house with three bedrooms and one living room after he was evaluated as a full professor, but he still had to charge money. One square meter was more than 8000 yuan, and a house with 100 square meters cost more than 80 yuan.Where did Wei Zhengdong get so much money? He scraped together 30 yuan and borrowed it from his relatives and friends. Even Wang Yiming lent him 8 yuan, which was regarded as a down payment. The remaining 50 yuan was settled. got a bank loan.So Wei Zhengdong laughed at himself and said that he was the first group of house slaves in Beijing.

Wang Yiming knew that in normal times, Wei Zhengdong just read books and looked up information, and he didn't socialize much. He didn't smoke, didn't drink alcohol, and didn't interact easily with outsiders. In the eyes of others, he was a weirdo who went his own way.Ordinary people, you simply have no chance to walk into his inner world.He hangs out with only a handful of time-tested friends.In the eyes of others, he may be a loser. He has no official, no money, no reputation, no social status. University professors like him are commonplace on the streets of Beijing.You can find hundreds of them at any school.

But as long as you walk into his inner world, let him find the excitement, and speak freely, you will feel his passion, his volcanic eruption-like energy from his impassioned eyes, and his eloquent words. His thoughts on life and the world, at that time, he was like a different person, this is a mysterious man.Wang Yiming feels that he is a thinker, an observer of an era, and a person who has carefully prepared for the future of this nation. I don't know if he will have a chance to shine in this life, but what is certain is that he will not remain unknown to the end. .His ideas will certainly be recognized.Although the current mainstream media's attitude towards him is closed and repulsive, his thoughts are still very vital and cannot be buried.

For such people, Wang Yiming has always cherished and admired them. Although his views are incompatible with the mainstream media, and even a little deviant, Wang Yiming feels that he sees very far, far beyond many people in this era.A person like him is also a treasure, but no one reuses him, discovers him, and gives him the space and platform to display.

"Noble people are the most stupid, and humble people are the smartest." Compared with Wei Zhengdong, Wang Yiming felt that he had always been proud of himself, and his development in official career was enviable, but day by day, struggling in the muddy quagmire of officialdom, Wang Yiming was sober He clearly realized that compared with Wei Zhengdong, his talent was indeed different.I am a well-behaved official, doing my own duties step by step every day. According to the secretary's arrangement, I attend endless meetings, read mountains of materials, and draw perfect circles one after another on them.In addition, there are endless inspections, going abroad, research, banquets, etc., all year round, I am so busy, what have I done, let the secretary summarize dozens of pages, and I pat my head, but there are few memorable things.You are actually just a part in the operation process of the huge machine in the officialdom, let alone an insignificant part. With you or without you, the machine will continue to run. You can't change the direction and speed of the machine's operation, you are just carried forward by inertia , day by day, muddling along until the day of retirement, when he was thrown out of the machine and became a waste product.

(End of this chapter)